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- the present invention relates to a bone repair system, in particular for treatment of fractures or defects of the pars interarticularis.
- a significant number of spine patients suffer from an osteal weakness that can become symptomatic in form of a defect of the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae, known as spondylolysis. For instance, in Germany, in 2017 more than 15,600 of such cases were diagnosed. Some of these patients can only be helped by surgery. For this purpose, the lytic fractured portion of the vertebral arch is reduced and fixed in position to allow healing of the bone.
- Buck- or Scott procedures were typically based on the so-called Buck- or Scott procedures, as described, e.g., in Pavlos Panteliadis et al: “ Athletic Population with Spondylolysis: Review of Outcomes following Surgical Repair or Conservative Management ”, in Global Spine Journal 2016; 6:615-625.
- the Buck procedure is designed as a screw fixation technique with a screw passing through the pars interarticularis to compress the defect.
- the Scott procedure utilizes a wire that is passed through the transverse processes of the vertebrae and is tightened around the spinous processes to supplement autologous bone graft repair of the defect by providing compression and stabilization to the defect.
- More recent techniques applied for spondylolysis treatment in clinical use are derived from standard screw-rod systems conventionally utilized for the dorsal instrumentation of the spine.
- these kinds of systems comprise a variety of small components, including one or more hooks.
- These hooks for example, the Harrington Hook
- These hooks are hitched to the lamina and are then anchored by means of connecting elements onto the screw rods (for reference, see E. Morscher, B. Gerber, J. Fase: “ Surgical treatment of spondylolisthesis by bone grafting and direct stabilization of spondylolysis by means of a hook screw ”, in Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, September 1984, Volume 103, Issue 3, pp 175-178).
- compression screws that are utilized either as a stand-alone system or in combination with autologous bone grafts or different bone substitute materials.
- WO 2016/172677 A1 describes an embodiment of a screw system that includes a bone screw, a fastening member, and a securing member.
- the bone screw includes a threaded shank and a head portion, wherein the head portion has inner walls defining a slot and a recess distal of the slot.
- the fastening member is received in the recess of the head portion of the bone screw.
- the securing member has an engaging portion and a set screw rotatably coupled with the engaging portion. The engaging portion is configured to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
- the set screw is configured to threadably engage the inner walls of the head portion of bone screw, wherein when the set screw threadably engages the inner walls of the head portion of the bone screw, the engaging portion advances relative to the fastening member to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
- Document US 2018/0132905 A1 discloses a system for fixing a spinal vertebra to a rod.
- the device comprises a pedicle screw and an anchor lug for fixing the screw to the rod.
- the device also comprises a flexible strip for connection to the vertebra, a ring secured to the lug, and means secured to the ring, for adjustably blocking the flexible strip in relation to the anchor lug.
- the prior art spondylolysis treatment system discussed above are disadvantageous in various aspects.
- they basically rely on conventional osteosynthetic fracture treatments known, e.g., from the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery or classic traumatology.
- the systems contain a variety of different (miniaturized) components, including plates, screws, hooks, wire tacks and combinations of the like.
- the components are adapted in size, they are partly rather bulky and extensive.
- the bone repair system comprises a support member comprising a bone mounting part configured to be fixed to a first bone or bone fragment by means of a bone screw so as to mount the support member at the first bone or bone fragment; and a fastening member including a first and a second end portion and an elongate portion extending between the first and the second end portions, wherein the first end portion of the fastening member is coupled to the support member, wherein the support member comprises a fastening member fixing part, wherein a coupling between the first end portion of the fastening member and the fastening member fixing part is implemented in form of an articulated joint, wherein the elongate portion is configured to loop around at least one second bone or bone fragment, and wherein the fastening member fixing part of the support member includes fixation means for adjustably securing the second end portion of the fastening member so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the fastening member fixing part
- the present invention provides a bone repair system comprising a support member configured to be fixed to a first bone or bone fragment, and a fastening member including a first and a second end portion and an elongate portion extending between the first and the second end portions, wherein the first end portion is coupled to the support member, wherein the elongate portion is configured to loop around at least one second bone or bone fragment and wherein the support member includes fixation means for adjustably securing the second end portion of the fastening member so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the second bone or bone fragment with respect to each other.
- the present invention provides a bone repair system comprising a support member comprising a bone mounting part configured to be fixed to a first bone or bone fragment by means of a bone screw so as to mount the support member at the first bone or bone fragment; and a fastening member including a first and a second end portion and an elongate portion extending between the first and the second end portions, wherein the first end portion of the fastening member is coupled to the support member, wherein the elongate portion is configured to loop around at least one second bone or bone fragment, and wherein the fastening member fixing part of the support member includes fixation means for adjustably securing the second end portion of the fastening member so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the second bone or bone fragment with respect to each other, wherein the fixation means include a locking element for receiving the second end portion of the fastening member, wherein the locking element is rotatably mounted with respect to the fastening member fixing part to receive the second end portion of the fasting member from different ang
- the present invention provides a bone repair system comprising a support member comprising a bone mounting part configured to be fixed to a first bone or bone fragment by means of a bone screw so as to mount the support member at the first bone or bone fragment; and a fastening member including a first and a second end portion and an elongate portion extending between the first and the second end portions, wherein the first end portion of the fastening member is coupled to the support member, wherein the support member comprises a fastening member fixing part, wherein a coupling between the first end portion of the fastening member and the fastening member fixing part is implemented in form of an articulated joint, wherein the elongate portion is configured to loop around at least one second bone or bone fragment, and wherein the fastening member fixing part of the support member includes fixation means for adjustably securing the second end portion of the fastening member so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the second bone or bone fragment with respect to each other.
- the bone repair system according to the present invention comprises only a minimum number of components, wherein the support member and the fastening member can even be pre-assembled.
- the bone repair system according to the present invention has the advantage of easy usage, which in turn comes along with substantial time-saving for the surgeon.
- the bone repair system has an increased flexibility compared to prior art systems. Due to the fastening member having an elongate portion that is configured to be looped around the concerned bones or bone fragments, the system provides variable anchoring possibilities and can be flexibly adapted to the specific anatomic conditions.
- the fixation means of the support member are configured to allow for an adjustable securing of the fastening member at the support member, the bone repair system proves to be beneficial in terms of enabling secure fixation and/or stabilization of the concerned bone or bone fragments with respect to each other.
- the risk of a relaxation or loosening of the fastening member (which may result in insufficient or at least delayed bone healing) is significantly reduced compared to conventional clamping mechanisms.
- the support member of the bone repair system comprises a bone mounting part that is configured for engagement with a bone screw to mount the support member on the first bone or bone fragment.
- the bone mounting part may include a substantially ring-shaped portion that is adapted for receiving the head of the bone screw.
- a conventional pedicel screw with self-tapping threads may be used as bone screw in order to achieve a tight fixation of the support member at the first bone or bone fragment.
- the coupling between the support member and the head of the bone screw is effected by means of an interference fit.
- an angulation may be realized between the support member and the head of the bone screw, preferably in the sense of a ball joint mechanism similar to a connecting rod.
- the diameter of the head of the bone screw may be slightly larger than the diameter of the ring-shaped portion of the bone mounting part of the support member.
- the coupling may be realized by means of a form fit, e.g. based on engaging geometries including a combination of internal/external hexagons, or by means of plastic deformation. In the latter case, suitable material combinations, such as pure titanium and wrought titanium alloy, possibly with a serrated surface, would be required or at least advantageous.
- coupling between the support member and the head of the bone screw may be effected through mechanical clamping by means of set screw.
- fixation means are configured to effect securing by means of a form fit.
- clamping mechanisms or crimping mechanisms e.g. using a ferrule, or combinations thereof may also be applied.
- the elongate portion of the fastening member is formed as a notched or toothed strap or band, as a flexible rack or the like.
- Such construction accomplishes a two-fold objective.
- the tooth or the notches of the fastening member may be utilized to interact with corresponding fixation means provided at the support member (e.g., a ratchet mechanism) for adjustably securing the fastening member at the support member.
- fixation means provided at the support member (e.g., a ratchet mechanism) for adjustably securing the fastening member at the support member.
- the flexibility of the elongate portion of the fastening member facilitates various adaptations to individual anatomic conditions.
- the support member comprises, in addition to the bone mounting part, a fastening member fixing part.
- Both parts i.e. bone mounting part and fastening member fixing part, may be seen as functional elements of the support member.
- they may be designed integrally, which means that the support member can be fabricated as a one-piece building component comprising both functional elements.
- the fastening member fixing part of the support member may be composed of two fixing portions: a first fixing portion for anchoring the first end portion of the fastening member, and a second fixing portion including the fixation means for the second end portion of the fastening member.
- first fixing portion and the second fixing portion may be arranged substantially one above the other.
- embodiments of the invention are directed to a bone repair system in which a coupling between the first end portion of the fastening member and the fastening member fixing part of the support member is implemented in form of an articulated joint.
- the first end portion of the fastening member comprises a spherical head
- the first fixing portion of the fastening member fixing part includes a cavity adapted to accommodate the spherical head.
- the dimensions of the spherical head on the one hand and of the cavity on the other hand may be chosen such that the fastening member is effectively prevented from being separated from the support member and that at the same time rotations of the spherical head within the cavity are possible, at least to a certain degree, such that the surgeon can appropriately adapt the orientation of the fastening member.
- the fixation means for fastening and/or securing the second end portion of the fastening member at the support member include a locking element that is configured to receive the second end portion of the fasting member preferably from different angular positions.
- the support member may be configured to support rotations of the locking element with respect to the fastening member fixing part.
- the locking element may be configured as a substantially cylindrically shaped locking element that is rotatably mounted within a corresponding recess formed within the second fixing portion of the fastening member fixing part.
- the locking element includes a case having a ratchet mechanism integrated therein, comparable to the mechanism utilized in conventional cable ties.
- the ratchet mechanism is configured to act on notches or teeth of the fastening member in such a way that the fastening member is prevented from being pulled back, i.e. movement of the fastening member is only possible in a single direction.
- the case which is configured for receiving the second end portion of the fastening member through a fastening member insertion opening, may be specifically adapted to the fastening member, in particular in terms of size and the shaping of the fastening member insertion opening, to support easy insertion or threading of the second end portion of the fastening member.
- the second fixing portion of the fastening member fixing part comprises an opening window for insertion of the second end portion of the fastening member into the locking element.
- the opening window may be formed to have a size that facilitates insertion of the second end portion of the fastening member into the locking element under different angles.
- the opening window may be formed within an outer wall of the second fixing portion having an opening size that allows for angular alignment of the fastening element in a lateral direction of about at least ⁇ 10°.
- opening windows that allow for angular alignment of the fastening element of up to ⁇ 30° may also be realized.
- the support member and/or the fastening member may be fabricated of any material approved and/or registered as implant material such as, in particular, chrome, molybdenum, or titanium, or an alloy of one or more of these materials, or any composite of implant material, e.g. titanium with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or carbon fibre reinforced plastic.
- implant material e.g. titanium with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or carbon fibre reinforced plastic.
- the support member and/or the fastening member may be fabricated of a resorbable as well as of a non-resorbable material.
- different types of polymers may be utilized as resorbable implant material.
- resolvable light metals may be used which, among other advantages, provide higher strength than the polymers.
- components may be coated with materials improving mechanical conditions or improving biocompatibility, for instance drug eluting substances.
- different additive manufacturing techniques may be applied, such as laser sintering, LS, selective laser melting, SLM, or electron beam melting, EBM.
- laser sintering LS
- SLM selective laser melting
- EBM electron beam melting
- the deployment of materials having X-ray permeability is advantageous.
- the fastening member may include a neck portion that forms the junction between the first end portion and the elongate portion. Since in practical use, particularly this neck portion may be subjected to strong mechanical strain, in particular in form of shear, torsion, and/or tension, the fastening member may be fabricated by integrating a reinforcement within the neck portion.
- the bone repair system may be deployed for the treatment of spondylolysis, but is not limited to this.
- the support member may be adapted to be fixed to a human vertebral arch, and the fastening member may be adapted to be looped around the associated pars interarticularis and/or the Processus spinosus , the lamina, the Processus transversus , and also ribs.
- the deployment of the bone repair system according to the present invention is not restricted to the specific application mentioned above.
- an implantation of the system according to the present invention can be considered in various constellations, as the case may be with minor adaptions of the support member and/or fastening member to the specific anatomic characteristics of the respective bones or bone fragments.
- embodiments of the bone repair system may be utilized for stabilizing one or more vertebrae in order to support bone healing.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective side view illustrating a bone repair system according to an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 a is a front view of the bone repair system of FIG. 1 ,
- FIG. 2 b is an enlarged front view of the support member of the bone repair system shown in FIG. 2 a,
- FIG. 3 a is a side view of the bone repair system of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 b is an enlarged side view of the support member of the bone repair system shown in FIG. 3 a,
- FIG. 4 is a perspective side view of a support member of a bone repair system according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of a support member of a bone repair system according to another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is another perspective side view of the support member of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a rear view of the support member of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 8 is a first side view of the support member of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 9 is a second side view of the support member of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view from above of the locking element of the bone repair system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view from below of the locking element of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the locking element of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 13 is a schematic dorsal view of an implanted bone repair system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 14 is another schematic dorsal view of an implanted bone repair system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic lateral view of the implanted bone repair system of FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 16 is another schematic lateral view of the implanted bone repair system of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 17 is schematic lateral view of an implanted bone repair system in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
- a bone repair system according to embodiments of the present invention can be generally utilized in various scenarios where two or more bones or bone fragments have to be fixed and/or stabilized against each other, the embodiments described hereinafter predominantly relate to the treatment of a spondylolysis, which is known as a defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the human vertebral arch.
- FIG. 1 shows a bone repair system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a support member 100 and a fastening member 200 coupled to the support member 100 .
- the support member 100 is configured to be fixed to a first bone or bone fragment 400 , as will be described in greater detail below.
- the fastening member 200 is configured to be looped around at least one second bone or bone fragment 410 , and to be adjustably secured at the support member 100 so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the second bone or bone fragment 400 , 410 with respect to each other.
- the bone repair system 1 As the support member 100 and the fastening member 200 can be pre-assembled prior to operative surgery, essentially, the operation requires only a single component (together with a bone screw for fastening of the support member 100 at the first bone or bone fragment 400 ) has to be handled. This means that the actual operative surgery is completely relieved from the requirement of any laborious assembly of individual parts. This advantage comes along with the further advantage of achieving shortened surgery durations, which minimizing the surgical risk and makes the operation less stressful and hazardous for the patient. In addition, the risk of improper assembly or incorrect coupling between individual components is significantly reduced.
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show of the embodiment of the bone repair system of FIG. 1 from further perspectives.
- FIGS. 2 b and 3 b are enlarged views of sections A and B, respectively, of FIGS. 2 a and 3 a .
- the fastening member 200 comprises a first and a second end portion 210 , 220 and an elongate portion 230 extending between the first and the second end portions 210 , 220 .
- the elongate portion 230 is formed as a toothed strap or band.
- the structure of the fastening member 200 is comparable to that of conventional cable ties. Being formed as a strap or band, the fastening member 200 has sufficient flexibility to adapt to the specific anatomic conditions.
- the first end portion 210 of the fastening member 200 is coupled to the support member 100 , while the second end portion 220 lies free. After fastening of the support member at 100 a first bone or bone fragment 400 and looping the elongate portion 230 of the fastening member 200 around a second bone or bone fragment 410 , the second end portion 220 can be coupled and securely fixed to the support member 100 , as will be described in greater detail below.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the support member 100 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 - 3 from a perspective view.
- the support member 100 comprises two functional components, namely a bone mounting part 120 and a fastening member fixing part 140 .
- the support member 100 is formed in one piece, with the bone mounting part 120 and the fastening member fixing part 140 adjoining each other.
- the bone mounting part 120 includes an essentially ring-shaped portion 130 that is configured to receive a bone screw 300 (shown in FIGS. 13 - 16 ), such as a pedicle screw, for fastening of the support member 100 at the respective first bone or bone fragment 400 .
- a bone screw 300 shown in FIGS. 13 - 16
- a form fit or, alternatively, a clamping or crimping mechanism
- FIG. 5 illustrates a support member 100 according to a similar embodiment.
- the only difference compared to the embodiment of FIG. 4 is that the coupling between the bone mounting part 120 and the head of the bone screw 300 is realized by a threaded pin 132 provided in a side wall of the essentially ring-shaped portion 130 of the bone mounting part 120 .
- the threaded pin 132 acts as a set screw that exerts a sideward force on the head 310 of the bone screw 300 , thereby fixing the bone screw 300 in its desired position.
- FIGS. 6 - 9 depict the support member 100 of FIG. 5 from further perspectives.
- the fastening member fixing part 140 of the support member 100 includes a first fixing portion 150 for anchoring the first end portion 210 of the fastening member 200 , and a second fixing portion 160 for receiving the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 after looping the elongate portion 230 around the bone or bone fragments to be stabilized.
- the first fixing portion 150 and the second fixing portion 160 are substantially arranged one above the other. In this way, any interference between the first and the second end portions 210 , 220 of the fastening member 200 is inhibited. Consequently, the direction under which the second end portion 220 can be received within the second fixing portion 160 is completely independent of, i.e. decoupled from the orientation of the first end portion within the first fixing portion 150 .
- the coupling between the first end portion 210 of the fastening member 200 and the first fixing portion 150 of the support member 100 is realized by means of a ball and socket joint.
- the first end portion 210 of the fastening member 200 comprises a spherical head 240 and, correspondingly, the first fixing portion 150 of the fastening member fixing part 140 includes a cavity 170 adapted to accommodate the spherical head 240 of the first end portion 210 of the fastening member 200 .
- This configuration allows for flexible alignments of the fastening member 200 .
- the surgeon may determine the orientation of the fastening member 200 in first instance by proper alignment of the support member 100 itself, i.e. prior to fully tightening the bone screw 300 .
- the ball and socket joint still allows for minor adjustments and corrections of the alignment of the fastening member 200 relative to the involved bones or bone fragments.
- the fastening member fixing part 140 of the support member 100 includes a second fixing portion 160 for receiving the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 after looping the elongate portion 230 around the bone or bone fragments to be stabilized.
- the second fixing portion 160 comprises fixation means 110 for adjustably securing the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 so as to stabilize and/or fix the first and the second bone or bone fragment 400 , 410 with respect to each other.
- the fixation means 110 include a locking element 180 , the locking element 180 having a mainly cylindrical body 182 , as shown from different perspectives in FIGS. 10 - 12 .
- the second fixing portion 160 includes an essentially cylindrical recess 162 in which the locking element 180 is rotatably mounted.
- the recess 162 includes a circumferential groove 164 formed for engagement with a respective bulge portion 184 of the cylindrical body 182 of the locking element 180 , so as to prevent the locking element 180 from getting disengaged from the support member 100 .
- the locking element 180 comprises a case 186 including a first opening window that is adapted for receiving the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 , and a second opening window, disposed on the opposite side of the first opening window, for leading the fastening member 200 out of the locking element 180 .
- a ratchet mechanism 188 is integrated within the case 186 , wherein the ratchet mechanism 188 is configured to act on the notches or teeth of the fastening member 200 so as to prevent the fastening member 200 from being pulled back. In other words, once the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 has been pulled through the case 186 and past the ratchet 188 , it is prevented from being pulled back, i.e. the resulting loop may only be pulled tighter.
- the second fixing portion 160 of the fastening member fixing part 140 comprises an ingress opening 190 for receiving the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 within the second fixing portion 160 and for its insertion into the locking element 180 .
- the second fixing portion 160 comprises an egress opening 192 for leading the second end portion 220 of the fastening member 200 out of the second fixing portion 160 .
- the openings 190 , 192 may be formed as recesses within an outer wall of the second fixing portion 160 .
- both openings 190 , 192 may have an opening size sufficiently large that angular alignment of the fastening element in a lateral direction of about at least ⁇ 10° can be accomplished.
- a slit 188 is formed in the upper surface of the locking element 180 .
- the slit 188 (or, according to alternative embodiments, a cross slot, a hexagon socket, an internal torx/stardrive, or the like) is adapted for engagement with a respective tool by which the surgeon can easily effect appropriate rotation of the locking element 180 .
- FIGS. 13 - 16 schematically depict an implanted bone repair system in the specific case of treatment of a fracture and/or defect of the pars interarticularis vertebrae (lytic, traumatic, degenerative, due to growth, etc.) in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
- FIGS. 13 and 15 illustrate the implant in dorsal views, while FIGS. 14 and 16 show the respective lateral views.
- the support member 10 is mounted to the affected vertebral arch as the first bone or bone fragment 400
- the fastening member 200 is looped around the associated pars interarticularis as the second bone or bone fragment 410 .
- FIG. 17 depicts a different implant situation. While the support member 10 is still mounted to the vertebral arch as the first bone or bone fragment 400 , the fastening member 200 is not looped around the associated pars interarticularis but, instead, around the associated Processus spinosus as the second bone or bone fragment 410 . According to still further embodiments, not shown in the drawings, the fastening member 200 may be looped around the lamina, the Processus transversus , and also around a rib as the second bone or bone fragment 410 .
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